CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross hosted its Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Saturday as volunteers were recognized for their years of service. The chapter also presented Presidential Volunteer Service Awards for dedication and work in the community.

“The Red Cross is made up of over a 90 percent volunteer work force, we can’t do what we do without the help of our volunteers and the hard work of our volunteers, said Executive Director of the Tennessee River Chapter of the Red Cross in Clarksville Pamela Holz. “We wanted to publicly thank them and recognize them for their service and just be together and celebrate their service to the community.”

Red Cross Volunteer Vincent A. Hernandez with Executive Director Pamela Holz, at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Red Cross Volunteer Rose E. Caltrider with Executive Director Pamela Holz, at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Red Cross Volunteer Diane Dennis with Executive Director Pamela Holz, at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Red Cross Volunteer Bruce Felts with Executive Director Pamela Holz, at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Red Cross Volunteer Ronald D. Lanfear with Executive Director Pamela Holz, at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Red Cross Volunteer Joey Monroe with Executive Director Pamela Holz, at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Red Cross Volunteer Charles Thomas with Executive Director Pamela Holz, at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Red Cross Volunteer Marvin Williams with Executive Director Pamela Holz, at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Red Cross Volunteer Raymond Swadley with Executive Director Pamela Holz, at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Red Cross Volunteer Heather Davis with Executive Director Pamela Holz, at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Red Cross Volunteer Timothy Johnson with Executive Director Pamela Holz, at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Red Cross Volunteer Sheryl Suzanne Kreckman with Executive Director Pamela Holz, at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Red Cross Volunteer Mary Schillo with Executive Director Pamela Holz, at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Red Cross Volunteer Ernest Brockman with Executive Director Pamela Holz, at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Red Cross Volunteer Edward England with Executive Director Pamela Holz, at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Red Cross Volunteer Anne Friend and daughter Sophia, with Executive Director Pamela Holz, at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Red Cross Volunteer Robin Hamilton with Executive Director Pamela Holz, at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Red Cross Volunteers gather at the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, 2022. (Lee Erwin)